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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 | Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Judge Bullard do to calm his nerves?
(a) Watches TV soaps at lunchtime.
(b) Drinks moonshine whiskey.
(c) Listens to classical music.
(d) Drinks vodka.

2. Sheriff Walls is concerned about Carl Lee's safety and comes up with what plan for transporting him to the courthouse on the day of his preliminary hearing?
(a) Has Carl Lee dressed as deputy with toy gun in holster, and transported in the front seat of cruiser.
(b) Finds a prisoner resembling Carl Lee, and has him break and run for reporters to chase.
(c) Finds a prisoner resembling Carl Lee, and has him transported with Carl Lee.
(d) Finds a prisoner resembling Carl Lee, and has him transported in another cruiser for reporters to follow.

3. The Hailey indictment is not mentioned on TV until a brief 10:00 p.m. news segment, so what is Jake's response?
(a) He orders pizza.
(b) He laughs.
(c) He yells angily and tosses a sofa pillow at the TV.
(d) He does some paperwork.

4. Why does Lucien advise Jake he needs to seek a change of venue?
(a) To get at least one black jury member.
(b) The chances for a less experienced prosecutor are better.
(c) The KKK in Ford County is very strong.
(d) Everyone in Ford County has already made their minds up.

5. How many murder trials has Jake Brigance served as the defense counsel prior to the preliminary hearing for Billy Ray Cobb and Pete Willard?
(a) 0.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does the preliminary hearing for Billy Ray Cobb and Pete Willard last?

2. What does Carl Lee Hailey feel his chances are, now that he has been arrested and charged with two counts of murder?

3. What is Jake Brigance accustomed to doing on his office balcony?

4. Why does Jake threaten to fire his secretary Ethel?

5. What happens when Jake calls Lester in Chicago?

(see the answer key)

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